Pre-Solicitation_Notice_Albuquerque_JCC_OACTS.docx

Albuquerque JCC/OA/CTS DOL-ETA-16-R-00006 This procurement is 100% Small Business Set-Aside. The Request for Proposal (RFP) for the continued operation of the Albuquerque Job Corps Center (JCC) with Outreach and Admissions / Career Transition Services, at 1500 Indian School Road, N.W., Albuquerque, New Mexico 87104, will be available approximately Friday, March 25, 2016, on the World Wide Web at https://www.fbo.gov. The resultant contract will cover the period of two base years, plus three Government unilateral option years. Following review of contract performance, the options years are approved unilaterally by the U.S. Department of Labor.

The Albuquerque JCC has a capacity of 327 students (197 residential males, 110 residential females, with 10 non-residential male and 10 non-residential female students). Job Corps is a comprehensive and individualized residential program based on the Career Development Services System (CDSS) model. CDSS components are Outreach/Admissions, Career Preparation, Career Development, and Career Transition. Job Corps targets disadvantaged and at-risk youth ages 16 through 24, and emphasizes long-term employability by providing academic and career technical training, along with support services. The contractor shall provide academic and career technical training, operate counseling and residential living programs, and provide support services to include: wellness, student employability records, behavior management and incentive system, clothing issue, mail and legal services. The contractor shall also provide overall center management, procurement and property management, facility operations and maintenance, security and safety services, community relations and public information. All activities will be in compliance with applicable DOL/Job Corps regulations, policies, and handbooks.

Proposals in response to this RFP will be due no later than 12:00 p.m. (noon), Eastern Time, on Monday, April 25, 2016, at the following address: U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration, Office of Contracts Management (OCM), 200 Constitution Avenue, NW Room N4643, Washington, D.C. 20210. The primary point of contact is Gregory Sabater, who may be reached by e-mail at Sabater.Gregory@dol.gov. The U.S. Department of Labor will consider proposals from all responsible offerors.